Wednesday, May 12, 2010

I didn't have a clue what to do for my Tablescape this week. At first I was thinking yellow and whites. Then when that didn't thrill me, I thought yellow and browns. Nope, that didn't work either.

Then as I was looking outside at my flowers I thought I would make an arrangement and go from there.

This is the arrangement that started it all.

I wasn't sure where to go from there. I remembered I had purchased several different kinds of material to make tablecloths and napkins. I dug through my pile and found this material. I quickly got to work.

I knew this was going to make a perfect setting as the pinks were the same color as the pinks in my flowers.

I found the material at a discount fabric store near me. It was only $1.00 a yard!

Today, I was watching Sandra Lee. I love when she does her Tablescapes and I often find some cute ideas to use on my own Tablescapes.

Today, I noticed she placed her napkins across the plate sideways and I loved it. So I stole that idea and used it today.

I used the same aqua plates I used for my Cinco de Mayo Tablescape. They look completely different at this setting, don't you agree?

I put the aqua plates on top of my white lace chargers to give them more of a romantic flair and not look so bulky.

I think the clear handle flatware works well as I didn't want to take away from all the pretty colors in the napkin and table cloth. Yet, it gives the table a little sparkle.

I had the pitcher that I used as a vase for awhile now. I got it at TJ Maxx. The cute little candle holders I got from my good friend as a gift. They are not milk glass but they sort of look like they are.

I didn't purchase one new thing for this Tablescape. I had everything. It was fun to just pull things together from what I had and try to put it all together.

Here is another shot of the pretty flowers that started it all. There are white and pink roses, white and pink hydrangeas and several other flowers that I used as filler flowers. I don't know the first thing about arranging flowers but I think this came out rather nice.

I got these little covered ramekins at Marshall's. I use these for different things. Like individual servings of macaroni and cheese, desserts or at breakfast for egg casseroles.

I kept this tablescape pretty simple as the print on the tablecloth and napkins is so bold. I didn't want to cover it up.

I really like the colors of the aquas and pinks together.

I'm going to link up with Tablescape Thursdays over at Between Naps on the Porch. If you have not yet gone there, be sure to do so. You will really enjoy all the lovely Tablescapes everyone puts together.

28 comments:

I LOVE Sandra Lee and I have her book! This is the time of my life for "almost homemade" that's for sure.Your tablescape is simple adorable! WHEN are we going to see a photo of your new you!! :) I am so happy for you. I am as ..um..chubby as ever..and I need to get motivated. I think it's my age...and that should NOT be a reason to let myself go!

I love the shade of blue you are using...like a robins egg blue. So pretty. It's amazing how you can use the blue plates in something festive last week and then in something so feminine this week. I love everything!

It is amazing how you can start out not knowing what you're doing for a tablescape and then come up with one that is amazing!!! I can't believe you got that material so cheap. It is gorgeous!!! the flowers are most amazing as well. Just love the entire thing.

This is so pretty! Your flower arrangement was a terrific inspiration! I thought your tablecloth must be April Cornell and then you said you made it! Gorgeous! The aqua plates look wonderful with it and the pink touches. I might copy you and Sandra Lee with that napkin idea! The covered ramekins are lovely!

The breeder we got Rosie from is a reputable breeder in Indiana...and not just a "backyard breeder" like so many are. They love and care for their puppies and older dogs. We got our other 2 pups there a year ago.

We chose this breeder, because we liked the people working there and the owners. The puppies were well taken care of. Another reason we chose them was because they had the ONLY types of puppies available that do not shed...so important in my case, because of my allergies and asthma.

I did plenty of checking and investigating before we went to Indiana to see the pups the first time...and thoroughly checked the place and people out when we went there in person.

And........when I called them and talked to them the morning after we got Rosie, about how sick she was, they suggested that we see their vet...however, they are 3 hours away from us. When we told them that we were taking her to our Vet, they asked us to let them know what the Vet had to say and told us to send them the bill.

They wrote out the check yesterday, for the entire amount.

Just thought you'd like to hear something GOOD about breeders. They're not all bad.

Gorgeous table! I love those covered ramekins...hope I can find some just like them. My friend gave me her surger, and I would love to make my own tablecloths and napkins, but the machine sure looks complicated. Thanks for your inspiration.

Joanne, I am speachless. This fabric has such a pretty print pattern and what you made from it is adorable. I love all the details and the way you bring the pattern in it's best manner. The pretty flowers matches perfectly and so do the blue plates. Everything is perfect, charming and so natural. I just love it. And I always admire that flatware with the crystal handles. Who made this, it's great.Really a succesful tablescape.Greetings, Johanna

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